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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,870.20, 809,180.10 and 302,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,870.20, 809,180.10 and 302,674.20 is: 454,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,870.20 : 809,180.10 = 302,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,870.20/809,180.10 = 302,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,870.20x = 809,180.10 × 302,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,870.20x = 244,917,939,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,917,939,423.42/538,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,502.66

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